Northside Neighborhood Initiative

The Northside Neighborhood Initiative (NNI), announced on March 9, 2015, is a partnership among neighborhood residents, UNC, Self-Help Credit Union, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center, the Town of Carrboro, and the Town of Chapel Hill that pursues a shared vision for the historic Northside Neighborhood: a family-friendly, multi-generational community that balances the needs of long-term residents, new residents, homeowners, renters and students.

Durham-based nonprofit Self-Help is utilizing a $3 million no-interest loan from UNC to lead the acquisition and resale of properties in the Northside to create housing opportunities that are consistent with community goals and vision. Self-Help is working closely with the grassroots nonprofit Jackson Center, and in close collaboration with neighborhood residents, non-profit housing providers, the Towns, UNC, and other partners.